Trading Post Bar & Grill About Us

Historic Setting

The Trading Post Bar & Grill is located on the original site of a fur trading post built in the 1860's. The new Post was turned around to face the sun all day, and overlooks a large valley with an awesome view of Rattle Snake Creek. Our guests watch deer drink from the creek, or send bird seed to our tree top feeder.

The extreme setback from the road allows for ample off-street parking, a separate motorcycle corral, outdoor patio, and wheelchair ramps leading to both the street level and basement entrances.

Outside, visitors are greeted by two enormous, custom carved, wooden pillars depicting early American and Native American fur traders. The spectacular exterior begs passing motors to stop and explore the inside.

Log Construction

The enormous log structure was built with massive 24 inch diameter, rough hewn logs. The circa 1860's interior features an exposed post & beam construction, vaulted ceiling, fieldstone bar, and railroad lanturn lighting fixtures. A 16x36 ft. covered deck overlooks the valley beyond and wraps around to an open-air dining area overlooking the patio. Notice the arrowhead and tomahawk themes repeated throughout in everything from directional signs to the decorative truss above the covered deck.

Unique Decor

Inside it's all about the details. The walls are covered with antiques and folk art collectibles indicitive of the period including everything from trophy heads to antique tack and harnass. The two replica Civil War era U.S. Cavalry saddles, with a leather harness are just one example of the unique decor.

Overhead fairy lights wrap massive oak branches suspended from the ceiling. Replica period railroad lanterns were custom wired for unique booth lighting. The booths themselves were custom made and upholstered in a saddle blanket pattern. The bar stools are all hand hewn oak branch and rope construction, each one is a work of art. Even the beer tapper is a custom made object d'art with a hand hewn log base and solid brass tapper collar & spill tray.

A one-of-a-kind wheel of fortune was custom made from an antique Harley Davidson motorcycle wheel and vintage numbered Allis-Chalmers machine tags. Guests are encouraged to take it for a spin.

Even the restrooms are a work of art. Custom made countertops, green glass sink basins, handcrafted wooded stalls, and faux finish faucets are just a few of the exceptional details.